Wood
Rostam Lyrics
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You were sleeping
Ah, ah ah
Sunlight on your back
You were dreaming
Ah, ah ah
And I lay inside a field
And listen to the grass
And horses as they pass
And I wake up in the light
Across the mountainside
And I sleep beside a fire
I built with burning tires
Sunlight on your eyelids
You were sleeping
Ah ah, ah ah ah
Sunlight on your back
You were dreaming
Ah ah, ah ah ah
In Rostam's song Wood, the singer describes a peaceful scene where he is lying in a field under a cherry tree, listening to the sounds of nature around him. He mentions the sunlight on the eyelids and back of someone else, who is sleeping and dreaming while he lies there, presumably lost in thought. The lyrics take on a dream-like quality as the singer drifts in and out of consciousness, waking up to the beauty of the mountainside and falling asleep next to a fire he built.
There is a sense of nostalgia in the song, as though the singer is reminiscing about a simpler time in his life. The use of nature imagery, particularly the cherry tree, grass, and horses, evokes a pastoral setting that is both idyllic and far removed from the chaos of urban life. With the mention of the burning tires, it's possible that the singer is making a statement about the destruction caused by industrialization and the need to return to a more sustainable way of living.
Overall, Wood is a serene and introspective song that encourages listeners to slow down and appreciate the beauty of the natural world.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunlight on your eyelids
Sunlight shining on your closed eyelids
You were sleeping
You were in a state of unconsciousness
Ah, ah ah
Non-lexical vocalizations meant for effect
Sunlight on your back
Sunlight shining on your back while you lay down
You were dreaming
You were experiencing a series of thoughts, sensations, and images in your mind during sleep
And I lay inside a field
I was lying in the midst of an open area of land
Beneath a cherry tree
Underneath a tree with cherry blossoms
And listen to the grass
I was paying attention to the rustling sounds of the grass
And horses as they pass
I could hear horses going by
And I wake up in the light
I rose up while it was a bright time of day
Across the mountainside
From a vantage point, I could see across the hills and peaks
And I sleep beside a fire
I was asleep next to a flame
I built with burning tires
The fire was constructed utilizing burning rubber car parts
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Rostam Batmanglij
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@jonboobalot
70% of the best music has always and will forever fly under the radar. It takes a little bit of searching, and some luck, to find gems like this. :)
@luciafontes
Totally agree!!!
@kassykatful
I listen to this on the daily. It makes me feel like I'm in sunlight, wind at my back, like I'm so light and whole, free to go anywhere
@andresl6256
This is the best explanation on what I feel. Blessings for you
@akarshikasharma6490
My boyfriend introduced me to this beautiful song and what a coincidence that I introduced him to vampire weekend.
I'm in awe of this song❤️❤️❤️
@TheHasham91
Heard it first time and have become a fan of it.
Highly underrated song !!!
@lordmandarin7212
Rostam is one of the legendary heroes of Persia.
@AnotherClich3
When I first heard this song I thought it was Vampire Weekend. I have a feeling Rostam took along more than his fair share of talent and style with him.
@sizeofbullets
Sounds like a lot of Persian music that my parents and I grew up listening to .. then again, he IS Iranian/Persian.
@coolcat2956
He literally has the voice of an angel.